Who will fill Ahmadinejad's boots? The runners and riders in Iran’s 2013 presidential polls

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Image 1 of 12: Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad appeared alongside his preferred candidate Esfander Rahim Mashaie. The move could backfire for the incumbent, who could face 74 lashes for interfering.

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Image 1 of 12: Along with Mashaie, former President Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani is the other controversial independent big-hitter to put themselves forward for the vote. His registration marks a return from the political wilderness, where he’s been since the 2009 election.

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Image 1 of 12: The chances of Atrat Kazemi making the final cut are slim but her candidacy is a sign that women haven’t been forgotten in Iranian politics.

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Image 1 of 12: Former parliamentary speaker Gholamali Haddad has formed a coalition with fellow conservatives with close links to Ayatollah Khamenei.

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Image 1 of 12: Mohsen Rezaee, a former commander in the Revolutionary Guards, is also running.

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Image 1 of 12: Thought to be the candidate preferred by Khamenei, Saeed Jalili has been used as Iran’s chief representative in its nuclear negotiations on the international stage.

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Image 1 of 12: With close ties to the Khamenei, Velayati has acted in an advisory role for the Supreme Leader and is in the coalition with Haddad. It’s likely that one of the wo will make it through to the next stage of the election.

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Image 1 of 12: Iranian photographer Mohammad Mohaimani is unlikely to make it through to the next round but seems to be enjoying putting his name forward.

The 686 registered candidates will be screened by the Guardian Council, who will judge the heavy hitters and hopefuls on their qualifications and loyalty to the Islamic Republic ready for a shortlist to be announced later this month.

Here are some of the runners and riders hoping to compete in the June 14 vote.

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